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eastward

adv. place
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈistwɝd// UK //ˈiːstwəd// east·ward

adv. toward the east. You use this to describe moving or looking in the direction of the sunrise.

adv. moving, facing, or situated toward the east.


SIMPLE

The ship sailed eastward into the rising sun.

CONTEXTUAL

After crossing the mountain range, the pioneers continued eastward across the vast plains toward the coast.

COMPLEX

The storm system is expected to track eastward throughout the afternoon, bringing heavy rain to the coastal regions by nightfall.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English estward, from Old English ēastweard, ēasteweard; equivalent to east + -ward.

Usage

Often functions as a directional adverb; can also be used as an adjective before a noun.

Pitfall

He walked to eastwardHe walked eastwardDirectional adverbs ending in -ward do not require the preposition 'to'.

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